Episodes
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Ep. 184 – Josh Alexander, The WWE Draft, and The Forbidden Door
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
Ep. 183 – Wrestling vs. Sports Entertainment
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
PWIndie – Hell Freezes Over (w/David Ali, Nick McDaniel)
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
Ep. 182 – Kenny Omega is the Alpha (2021 PWI 500 Episode)
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
Ep. 181 – Punk, Becky, Brock, and What's Next for NXT
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
Ep. 180 – Five-Star Wrestling Observations
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
06 PWIndie – EFFY, World Titles, and IWTV 100
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
Ep. 179 – Much Ado About Bray (And Other News)
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
05 PWIndie – Ref Odie Brown, MV Young
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
Ep. 178 – Paging Dr. Britt Baker!
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
04 PWIndie – Trish Adora Interview
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
Ep. 177 – Raising the Stakes in WWE
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
03 PWIndie – Willow Nightingale
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
And be sure to follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @w_nightingale_
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Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Ep. 176 – Kenny Omega Gets In The Hotseat
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
02 PWIndiestrated - Jody Himself
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
Ep. 175 – Zombies, Light Tubes, and Antonino Rocca
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
Pro Wrestling Indiestrated Ep. 1 – Dan Champion
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
Ep. 174 – Jeff Jarrett, Backlash Chat, and The 2021 PWI Poll
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
Ep. 173 – Jordynne Grace Is Punching Up
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
Ep. 172 – Righteous Reg, Dak Draper, and Trashbag Gate
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
Ep. 171 –WrestleMania in Review
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
Ep. 170 – WrestleMania Mania (The Go-Home Show)
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
Ep. 169 – The Wednesday Night Truce (with Brandon Thurston)
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
Ep. 168 – WrestleMania: The Edge of Reason
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
Ep. 167 — Exploding Barbed Wire Death Podcast
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
Ep. 166 – ROH's Rhett Titus Interviewed
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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Friday Feb 05, 2021
Ep. 165 – Inside NJPW & Royal Rumble 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
This week, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by fellow PWI staffer Walter Yeates, who discusses the current business and creative directions of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, based on his recent interview with NJPW President Takami Ohbari. plus, Al and Brian dive deep into this year's Royal Rumble event, while offering their thoughts on what WrestleMania might look like.
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Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Ep. 164 – WARHORSE & The 2020 PWI Awards
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
This week on The PWI Podcast, Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Al Castle, Brian Solomon, and Kevin McElvaney are joined by your inaugural Independent Wrestler of the Year, WARHORSE, to discuss the award, being an indie talent during the pandemic, and "memeing his way to a title shot" on AEW Dynamite. Plus, Al, Brian, and Kevin dive deep into the winners and runners-up in every category of our 2020 Achievement Awards.
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Friday Jan 08, 2021
Ep. 163 – Talking Wrestlenomics with Brandon Thurston
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
This week, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by Brandon Thurston, veteran indie wrestler and the man behind Wrestlenomics. With an eye on the business end of things, they discuss various topics, including:
- AEW's prospects in 2021
- WWE's recent "Legends Night"
- NJPW's changing main event scene
- Whether WWE house shows are a thing of the past
... And much more. Don't miss it!
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Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Ep. 162 – Goodbye to 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
This week, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by PWI Senior Writer Harry Burkett and Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney for a discussion of all things wrestling in 2020. Topics covered include:
- The rise of cinematic matches
- How major companies handled the pandemic
- AEW's first full year in business
- Representation in pro wrestling
... And much, much more. Don't miss this deep analysis of what might have been pro wrestling's most unusual year to date.
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Monday Dec 07, 2020
Ep. 161 – FTR Discuss the Tag Team 50
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle is joined by fellow Senior Writer Harry Burkett and Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to break down the top 10 ranking of PWI's first-ever Tag Team 50.
Then, Harry shares the "director's cut" of his exclusive Hotseat interview with FTR's Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler. Topics include:
- FTR ranking #1 in the Tag Team 50
- Why they chose to leave WWE for AEW
- Their honest feelings about the state of tag team wrestling
...And so much more.
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Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Ep. 160 – ROH Star Shane Taylor
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon do a deep dive on the career of The Undertaker, from his salad days as "Mean" Mark Callous to the glory days of "The Streak" (and beyond).
Plus, Al shares his conversation with former Ring of Honor TV champ, Shane Taylor. Topics include:
- ROH's approach to wrestling during COVID
- Black representation in pro wrestling
- Ring of Honor's Pure title tournament
- Taylor's feelings on The Hurt Business
...And much more. Don't miss it!
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Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Ep. 159 – Brian Myers on Signing with Impact, WWE, and More
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Brian Myers (the former Curt Hawkins) discusses his WWE release, decision to sign with Impact Wrestling, and a variety of other topics, including:
- What it was like working with Edge
- His feelings on wrestling without a live crowd
- His work as a trainer and feelings on Maxwell Jacob Friedman
...And more. Plus, PWI's Al Castle and Brian Solomon give their thoughts on WWE's Hell in a Cell event along with other newsworthy items.
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
BONUS – Nicole Savoy Discusses PWI Women's 100
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
On this special bonus episode of The PWI Podcast, we share a special interview from the Bell to Belles PWI Women's 100 series. Mr. Warren Hayes talks to Nicole Savoy about her ranking in this year's "100" list, along with a range of other topics.
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Friday Oct 16, 2020
Ep. 158 – Bayley Discusses the Women's 100
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Senior Writer Al Castle, Bell to Belles cofounder Kristen Ashly, and PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney the 2020 Women's 100 list. Then, Al is joined by this year's #1-ranked wrestler, Bayley, to discuss her heel turn, rivalry with Sasha Banks, and much more.
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Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Ep. 157 – Dean Malenko on the PWI 500, AEW, and More
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, "The Ice Man" Dean Malenko joins Al Castle to discuss his notorious placement atop the 1997 PWI "500," as well as his current work behind the scenes for All Elite Wrestling. Plus, Al and Brian Solomon reflect on Roman Reigns' recent run as a heel and give their thoughts on what could lie ahead for him.
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Friday Sep 25, 2020
Ep. 156 – Keith Elliot Greenberg on WWF Magazine, Indie Wrestling, and More
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by wrestling journalist and historian Keith Elliot Greenberg, who discusses his time with WWF Magazine, as well his new book documenting the meteoric rise of independent wrestling.
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Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Ep. 155 – ECWA Super 8, All Out Recap, and More
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon break down the recent All Out event, while discussing the implications of recent news concerning WWE talent and third-party apps. Plus, Al is joined by ECWA's Joe Zanolle to talk about the latest incarnation of the annual Super 8 tournament.
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Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Ep. 154 – Jon Moxley Interview, PWI 500 Recap
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to break down the top 10 of this year's PWI "500." Plus, you'll hear Al Castle's exclusive Hotseat interview with Jon Moxley.
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Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Ep. 153 – Intergender Wrestling Roundtable + SummerSlam Preview
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon offer a preview of this year's SummerSlam. Plus, you'll hear PWI's recent Virtual Roundtable featuring Impact Wrestling's Gail Kim, Ethan Page, and Tasha Steelz, as well as indie wrestling stars Trish Adora, Heather Monroe, and Jamie Senegal.
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Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
BONUS: The State of Women's Wrestling with Kristen Ashly, Harmony Cox
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
On this special bonus episode of The PWI Podcast, you'll hear our recent Virtual Roundtable on the subject of women's wrestling, featuring Bell to Belles cofounder Kristen Ashly and writer Harmony Cox, along with PWI's Al Castle, Brian Solomon, and Kevin McElvaney. Topics discussed include PWI's handling of gender in this year's "500," the possibility of secondary women's titles in WWE and AEW, and much more.
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Friday Aug 07, 2020
Ep. 152 – Willie Mack on His Dream of Becoming X Division Champ
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Willie Mack discusses his difficult road to success in the wrestling business, the Impact Wrestling X division, and which video games he's been playing. Plus, PWI Writers Al Castle and Brian Solomon discuss the recent ratings and creative issues in WWE, with Brian outlining his radical proposal for how the company might right the ship.
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Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Ep. 151 – Charlotte Flair Discusses NXT, Empty Arena Matches, and Her Home Life
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle shares highlights from his Hotseat interview with Charlotte Flair , which is available in the October issue of PWI. Plus, Al and Brian Solomon discuss Slammiversary and Extreme Rules, in a wildly entertaining conversation with some unexpected detours. Don't miss this one, folks!
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Monday Jul 13, 2020
Ep. 150 – Goldy Locks on #SpeakingOut, Social Media, TNA, and More
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, former TNA interviewer, manager, and theme song vocalist Goldy Locks discusses her experiences with harassment in and out of the wrestling business and offers her controversial opinion about how incidents of abuse should be handled. On the in-ring side of things, PWI Writers Al Castle and Brian Solomon discuss hot topics of the week, including Keith Lee's exciting double championship victory on NXT and what their ideal, socially distant SummerSlam might look like.
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Ep. 149 – Raj Giri Discusses #SpeakingOut, COVID Protocols, and More
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Wrestling Inc's Raj Giri joins PWI writers Al Castle and Brian Solomon to discuss what's happening in the wrestling world right now, including the #SpeakingOut movement, the recent release of Tessa Blanchard by Impact Wrestling, and how WWE and AEW are handling the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Ep. 148 – Steve Farhood on PWI, COVID-19, and Combat Sports
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Hall of Fame boxing historian Steve Farhood discusses his work with Pro Wrestling Illustrated and The Ring magazine, the similarities between boxing and wrestling, and the impact of COVID-19 on combat sports. Plus, Al Castle and Brian Solomon reflect on WWE's recent "Greatest Match Of All Time," among other topics.
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Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Ep. 147 – Nyla Rose Gets in the Hotseat
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Today on The PWI Podcast, former All Elite Wrestling Women's champ Nyla Rose joins Al Castle to discuss her career ambitions, thoughts on gender roles in wrestling, and experiences with AEW thus far. Plus, Al and Brian Solomon discuss buzz-worthy topics including AEW's Stadium Stampede Match and WWE's upcoming "Greatest Match Of All Time."
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Tuesday May 26, 2020
Ep. 146 – Stu Saks on His Career, Retirement, & Future Plans
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by PWI Publisher Stu Saks and Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to discuss Stu's storied career with the magazine and his plans for retirement. Stu reflects on his life as a wrestling fan and pioneering journalist, as some key figures from his past send their best wishes. Plus, Kevin talks about his own journey with Pro Wrestling Illustrated and shares his plans for the future of the magazine.
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Tuesday May 12, 2020
Ep. 145 – Pat Laprade on Andre the Giant
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, we're joined by author and wrestling historian Pat Laprade to discuss his latest biography of Andre the Giant. Plus: Al Castle and Brian Solomon give their analysis of Sunday's Money in the Bank pay-per-view.
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Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Ep. 144 – Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
This week on The PWI Podcast, Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff opens up about the company's strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic, including why they have chosen not to run empty arena shows. Plus hosts Al Castle and Brian Solomon discuss rumors of a WWE sale, give special insight on Money in the Bank at WWE HQ, and much more.
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