A lively discussion about the world of pro wrestling, hosted by Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer Al Castle and Contributing Writer Brian Solomon.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Today on PWI's Just Joshi, JPQ is joined by a very special guest, Ice Ribbon's Yappy! Yappy discusses what it's like at the promotion's famous dojo, her Weekly Ribbon Unravel show, how fans can easily access the Ice Ribbon product, and much more.
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Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
This week, Righteous Reg joins Al Castle & Brian Solomon to discuss the legacy of Scott Hall. Plus: Reg's experiences at AEW Revolution (including as a musical performer), thoughts about Jeff Hardy in AEW, WrestleMania (Steve Austin, Cody Rhodes), and more. Finally, Al shares his recent conversation with Powerhouse Hobbs.
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Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
In this episode of Pro Wrestling INDIEstrated, Kevin McElvaney and Kaia McKenna use the miracle of technology—and maybe a little witchy magic—to fly across the pond for a special look at independent wrestling in the U.K. This week's guests, fan favorite indie wrestler Clementine and Wrestle Carnival promoter Gary Ward, talk about their respective journeys through the industry and weigh in on the current state of BritWres.
First, announcer/producer/promoter J-Rose stops by to talk about this coming weekend's premiere outing from Naptown All-Pro Wrestling, before discussing his influences, Paradigm Pro Wrestling's No Hook series, and tips and tricks that aspiring indie stars should know. Then, Mike & Ashe of Go Professional Wrestling drop in for a conversation about the ins and outs of bringing high-level, TV-quality production to the independent scene.
Finally, Kaia provides an update on her injury status and what lies ahead for her in the near future.
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Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
There's once again a lot happening in the wrestling world, so get ready to dive in with PWI writers Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon. Topics include Tony Khan's purchase of Ring of Honor, a preview of AEW Revolution, and celebrity match-ups at WrestleMania (Pat McAfee, Logan Paul, Johnny Knoxville). Then, stick around for Al Castle's full "Hotseat" interview with "The Champ Champ" Deonna Purrazzo.
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Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
What year is this? With rumors of Cody Rhodes heading back to WWE and a possible "Stone Cold" Steve Austin match at WrestleMania, there's lots to discuss today on The PWI Podcast. Strap in with PWI writers Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon. Then, stick around for Kevin McElvaney's full interview with wrestler/MMA star Josh Barnett.
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Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
In this episode of Pro Wrestling INDIEstrated, Kevin McElvaney and Kaia McKenna are once again venturing behind the scenes of independent wrestling by speaking to a few key figures in indie wrestling production.
First, announcer/producer/promoter J-Rose stops by to talk about this coming weekend's premiere outing from Naptown All-Pro Wrestling, before discussing his influences, Paradigm Pro Wrestling's No Hook series, and tips and tricks that aspiring indie stars should know. Then, Mike & Ashe of Go Professional Wrestling drop in for a conversation about the ins and outs of bringing high-level, TV-quality production to the independent scene.
Finally, Kaia provides an update on her injury status and what lies ahead for her in the near future.
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Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
In this episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon return with a lengthy, substantive discussion in which they break down the winners, runners-up, and possible snubs in the 2021 PWI Achievement Awards. Find out Al and Brian's thoughts about the winners and who, in certain categories, they felt should've won instead.
Our hosts also deliberate why AEW talent fared so well, which segues into some talk of the long history of PWI appearing at wrestling events. (No, contrary to some tweets we've read, this is not a new phenomenon!)
Plus, Al and Brian weigh in on the latest inductees into the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, discussing who they'd like to see included in the future, whether a wrestler's conduct away from the ring should influence eligibility, and how the selection process could potentially be improved. (WARNING: This last section contains some discussion of sensitive topics and alleged criminal activity.)
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Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Following up on the previous editions of "The Baseline," JPQ welcomes JD of Red Leaf Retrocast to discuss another transitional period for Ice Ribbon. Then, Alex Richards drops by for a look at the top independent promotions in the world of joshi.
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Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
It's the premiere episode of the latest addition to the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents ... network of podcasts. In Just Joshi, host JPQ will be joined by a range of analysts and wrestlers to discuss relevant topics in the world of Japanese women's wrestling. In part one, "The Baseline," JPQ welcomes PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to run through the 2021 performances of the Stardom roster, unit by unit. Then, Scott E. of Five Star Joshi Podcast for a deep dive into the roster of Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling.
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Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Ahead of the January 23 Wrld on GCW show at the Hammerstein Ballroom, Kevin & Kaia are joined by wrestlers Allie Katch and Tony Deppen, as well as Game Changer Wrestling founder and promoter Brett Lauderdale, for a discussion of the big show, GCW's evolution through the years, and much more.
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Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
On this episode of PWI Presents ... Get The W, Kristen Ashly is joined by wrestling analysts Xenia (XeniaDidThat) and Warren Hayes (The Mr. Warren Hayes Show) to review the AEW TBS Championship Tournament and the crowning of a new star in All Elite Wrestling's Women's division in Jade Cargill. Plus, a thought-provoking discussion of the role mid-card singles titles play, and how this new championship can potentially mean exciting things for the AEW women's roster.
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Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Finally, we share the full, uncut audio of PWI Contributing Writer Righteous Reg's "Hotseat" interview with Big E. But first, PWI's Al Castle & Brian Solomon are back to talk about some of the biggest recent news in the wrestling world, including Brock Lesnar and Kazuchika Okada's respective world title victories. Plus, Al and Brian discuss the top 10 in our #TagTeam50 ranking (on newsstands now).
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Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
To round out 2021, PWI's Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon are joined by wrestler-turned-analyst Brandon Thurston for a look at the financial states and trajectory of World Wrestling Entertainment and All Elite Wrestling. Who are the biggest stars in pro wrestling? What do recent ratings, demographic performances, live gates, and major business moves mean for the future of WWE and its closest competitor, AEW? Don't miss this substantive discussion of the state of both companies as we head into 2022.
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Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
In anticipation of this coming weekend's Wrestival event, PWI's Kevin McElvaney and wrestler/"Conduit Of Karma" Kaia McKenna speak to a few of the key figures involved in the event: IWTV #1 contender AC Mack, Limitless Wrestling stars Alec Price & Becca, and Beyond Wrestling promoter Drew Cordeiro.
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Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
On episode 3 of Get The W, host Kristen Ashly is joined by joshi expert JPQ for a deep dive into the state of World Wonder Ring Stardom, looking into the state of the world's premier women's wrestling promotion. Topics include:
- The impact of Stardom's sale to Bushiroad
- Stardom's prospects for international influence/success
- How the company is expanding in its native Japan
- Stardom's presence at NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom
Plus, a full review of last weekend's Osaka Super Wars and an exciting announcement about a forthcoming addition to the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents ... podcast family.
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Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Hosts Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon are back in the saddle this week to discuss an array of timely topics, including:
- Brian's new podcast venture
- The recent passing of Blackjack Lanza
- Jeff Hardy's potential future in wrestling
- What's next for Ring of Honor's top stars
Plus, Al shares his recent conversation with The Dark Order's Alex Reynolds and John Silver.
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
This episode of Pro Wrestling INDIEstrated focuses on an integral part of the industry—including PWI itself. Kevin McElvaney and Kaia McKenna are joined by Antoine & Christina (JayLee Photography), as well as Hiban Huerta, to talk about what it takes to properly document the sport through a photographer's lens.
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Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
On the heels of the release of the Tag Team 50, Warren Hayes (filling in for Kristen Ashly) is joined by Krista B and Queen PR of Those Wrestling Girls, as well as joshi expert JPQ, to reflect on the inclusions (and possible snubs) of women's tag teams in this year's PWI Tag Team 50. Then, the group discusses the state of women's tag team wrestling, more broadly, in both America and Japan.
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Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Filling in for usual cohost Brian R. Solomon, Righteous Reg joins PWI Senior Writer Al Castle for a discussion of WWE Survivor Series and AEW Full Gear, along with some other recent news items. Plus, Candace Cordelia's in-depth interview with Ring of Honor star Shane Taylor.
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
It's the inaugural episode of the latest edition to the PWI family of podcasts: Get The W. Hosted by PWI Contributing Writer and Bell to Belles founder Kristen Ashly, this podcast will focus on the wide world of women's wrestling, featuring experts and guests throughout the industry. In the premiere, Kristen is joined by Ella Jay, who sat on this year's "Women's 150," for a deep dive into the state of AEW's Women's division.
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Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Kevin McElvaney & Kaia McKenna are joined by two wonderful talents out of the Bay Area—wrestler/promoter DARK Sheik and Pro Wrestling Illustrated Contributor/Black Wrecellence founder Righteous Reg—to discuss their respective careers and how their regional backgrounds shaped the work they do today.
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Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Al Castle & Brian Solomon are joined by most of the "Women's 150" ranking committee—Kristen Ashly, Pat Laprade, Candace Cordelia, and Kevin McElvaney—for an in-the-weeds discussion of the top 10 from this year's PWI Women's ranking. Plus, early reflections on WWE's shocking latest round of releases.
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Does Ring of Honor's recent announcement about shutting down—albeit, temporarily—bode poorly for the future of the company? PWI's Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon discuss the implications of reports that ROH has released all its talent from their contracts, the history and impact of the company, and what might lie ahead for some of its top wrestlers. Plus, the full, Kristen Ashly's extended "Hotseat" interview with Renee Paquette, as found in our Women's 150 issue.
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Pro Wrestling INDIEstrated is back and better than ever! PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney is joined by new co-host—up-and-coming independent wrestler Kaia McKenna! After a brief introduction, Kaia and Kevin talk to wrestler and GCW "foreman" Big Vin, who offers an inside look at his work setting up rings and more for Game Changer Wrestling. Then, we get in the weeds about deathmatch wrestling by talking to two of the most respected builders/artists of the last decade, Gene and Tommy.
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Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
PWI Senior Writer Al Castle is joined by "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, who has a lot to say ahead of his challenger for the IMPACT World title at Bound For Glory. But, before that, Al is joined by fellow PWI Contributor Brian R. Solomon to discuss the implications of the WWE Draft, and whether we might see WWE walk through the so-called forbidden door.
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Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Al Castle and Brian Solomon discuss the recent big weekly events from AEW featuring, most recently, the return of "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. We also hear discussion of NXT 2.0 and why stars like Bron Breakker should prove valuable to WWE in the years ahead. Finally, discussion of the fallout from the recent "Plane Ride from Hell" episode of Dark Side of the Ring. Plus: Candace Cordelia's interview with Ken Dixon of Ring of Honor and MCW.
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Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
On this episode of Pro Wrestling INDIEstrated, Kevin McElvaney is joined by wrestler David Ali, along with Tapped Out Wrestling Podcast co-host Nick McDaniel, to discuss David's two scheduled title defenses at this weekend's Hell Freezes Over multi-promotional supershow in Canton, GA.
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Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
On the latest PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney for a quick recap of AEW's All Out event, followed by in-depth analysis of this year's top 10 in the 2021 PWI 500. Finally, Kevin shares the full, uncut audio from his recent interview with #1 ranked wrestler, AEW World champion Kenny Omega.
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Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon are back with a new episode of The PWI Podcast, focusing on the events of this weekend, including CM Punk's AEW debut, WWE SummerSlam, a very unusual NXT TakeOver, and the implications of all these things. Don't miss this one!
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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Today on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon discuss a cornucopia of topics, from the newly revamped PWI website to the John Cena-Roman Reigns feud, along with their thoughts on what AEW might do with CM Punk and Daniel Bryan. Plus, Al shares bonus audio from his recent "Hotseat" interview with Dave Meltzer.
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Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
On this episode of Pro Wrestling INDIEstrated, highlights from Candace Cordelia's recent hour-long interview with EFFY. Plus, Kevin McElvaney talks about the two recognized world championships designated by PWI, as well as his experiences at the IWTV 100 event in Williamstown, NJ.
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Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon start off by offering an insider’s preview of the new issue of the magazine. Then, they review the latest news and rumors in professional wrestling, including the release of Bray Wyatt, what CM Punk and Daniel Bryan might have to offer AEW, and where WWE might source its talent apart from its own developmental system. Plus, our newest Contributing Writer, Candace Cordelia, interviews NXT star Franky Monet (fka Taya Valkyrie).
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Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Today on #ProWrestlingINDIEstrated, Referee Odie Brown joins Kevin McElvaney to discuss the #ZebraTalkFund and more. Plus, PWI Columnist Andrea Hangst shares her recent, extended conversation with indie heartthrob, MV Young.
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Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
On the latest episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon discuss the end of WWE's ThunderDome era, preview Money in the Bank 2021, and reflect on the recent passing of "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Plus: Al shares audio from his extended interview with AEW Women's World champion, Dr. Britt Baker, DMD.
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Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
On the latest edition of Pro Wrestling Indiestrated, Trish Adora joins Kevin McElvaney to discuss a wide range of topics including the Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora championship, who she wants to face in the Ring of Honor Women's title tournament, workout playlists, her recent deathmatch with Dark Sheik, her Iron Match outing against Tony Deppen, and much more.
Plus, our host shares exclusive audio reporting from Game Changer Wrestling's Backyard Wrestling 3 event, including brief conversations with "No Guff" Adam Gault and Jody Himself.
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Today on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon discuss the recent increase in high-stakes matches in WWE, where these changes have come from, and how this might prove to be an issue going forward. They also share their thoughts on the recent VICE documentary on Chyna, which features an uncredited appearance from Brian. Plus: The extended version of Kevin McElvaney's recent "12 Questions" interview with Ring of Honor's Sledge.
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Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
You've seen her recently on AEW Dark, Ring of Honor's Women's Division Wednesday, and at any number of prominent independent shows. Today, Willow Nightingale joins PWI's Kevin McElvaney to discuss a wide range of topics—from the connections between indie wrestling and punk rock to making her own gear, keeping a positive attitude, and sharing a profound, mutual respect with Allie Kat (Katch).
Don't miss Willow on this weekend's Black Wrestlers Matter event! Learn more at www.blackwrestlersmatter.com
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Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
On the latest episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle shares audio from his interview with AEW/Impact World champ Kenny Omega (available in the new issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, in stores now). Before that, Al and co-host Brian Solomon share their thoughts on the latest round of WWE releases, the competing Ultimate Warrior docs on Vice and A&E, and more.
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Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
On the second episode of Pro Wrestling Indiestrated, Kevin McElvaney is joined by Jody Himself (fka Jody The Wrestler, Young Boy) to discuss his name change, the movie Hot Rod, PPW's No Hook, sad music, and many, many other topics.
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Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
On the latest episode of The PWI Podcast, hosts Al Castle and Brian Solomon preview AEW's Double or Nothing, while reflecting on the recent wave of TV wrestling documentaries on AEW and Vice and giving their honest thoughts on topics like zombie lumberjacks, deathmatches, and more. Plus: Kevin McElvaney shares his recent conversation with broadcast journalist Mark Pickering about Pro Wrestling NOAH's upcoming Mitsuharu Misawa tribute show and the June 6 CyberFight Festival.
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Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Joining The PWI Podcast, meet the newest member of the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents ... family, Pro Wrestling Indiestrated. On the premiere episode, PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney is joined by "Big Dan" Champion to discuss this coming weekend's "Reel Rumble" event.
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Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Al Castle and Brian Solomon are reunited for this week's episode of The PWI Podcast, where they discuss a variety of topics including WWE's planned WrestleMania Backlash. Then, they answer some sample questions from our annual Readers Poll. Finally, Brian shares audio from his recent conversation with Jeff Jarrett.
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Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
This week on The PWI Podcast, Brian Solomon and Kevin McElvaney (filling in for Al Castle) are joined by Jordynne Grace to discuss her decision to sign a new, multi-year contract with Impact Wrestling, her new recurring column in Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine, working with Jazz, and much more.
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Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by fellow Pro Wrestling Illustrated writer Righteous Reg to discuss a range of topics including the historical importance of WrestleMania, Reg's experiences at the indie events leading up to the big event, and some recent hot topics/scandals in the world of pro wrestling. Plus, Al Castle shares his exclusive interview with one of Ring of Honor's brightest stars, Dak Draper. Don't miss this supersized episode of The PWI Podcast!
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Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Today on the PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are back, burning the midnight oil to deliver a match-by-match, segment-by-segment review of the two-night WrestleMania 37. From celebrity appearances to major title changes (and others that didn't change), it's all there, in this entertaining, thought-provoking, supersized podcast episode.
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Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
On this episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon get in the weeds with all things WrestleMania, from their thoughts on this week's Hall of Fame ceremony to a match-by-match preview of the big event itself. It's a thoughtful, entertaining, and honest look at what we can expect from the upcoming two-night extravaganza.
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Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston to discuss some of the biggest stories happening right now in the wrestling industry, including WWE content being edited on Peacock, NXT’s move to Tuesday nights, and Impact Wrestling’s return to Thursdays. This is a thoughtful, in-depth conversation with one of the leading public experts on the economics of pro wrestling.
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Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon review the apparent changes in creative plans for WrestleMania following last Sunday's Fastlane PPV, involving Edge, Roman Reigns, and Daniel Bryan. They also share their thoughts on how the big, two-night event is shaping up thus far, while reviewing last weekend's NWA pay-per-view, Back for the Attack. Finally, Al shares audio of his recent Hotseat interview with "WWE Official" Adam Pearce.
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon discuss the good, the bad, and the explosive of AEW's Revolution PPV. Al and Brian offer their thoughts on the show from top to bottom, from the opening World tag team title match to the anticlimactic ending to the main-event Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch. Plus, they look into the history of over-the-top, ultraviolent matches and debate whether they have a place in today's wrestling landscape.
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Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
One of the cornerstones of "The Foundation," Rhett Titus is also among the longest-tenured wrestlers in the Ring of Honor lockerroom. Today, he joins PWI Senior Writer Al Castle to discuss his career, ROH's post-COVID return, and more. Plus, Al Castle and Brian Solomon give their thoughts on Elimination Chamber, WWE's WrestleMania options, Bad Bunny, and more.
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