For decades, the multi-faceted John Arezzi has enjoyed a career like no other - and his Long Island, New York-based pro wrestling radio show, “The Pro Wrestling Spotlight,” was one of the nation’s most popular sources for hot wrestling news and live guests from April,1989 through January, 1995. Now, the beloved radio show continues the tradition with “John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND” podcast!
Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind gives listeners the inside scoop about pro wrestling during one of its most controversial eras, reviews those shows in chronological order, with the guests, callers, and even the commercials that made the show what it was. Arezzi often brings on the guests that were featured 30 plus years ago on the original radio broadcasts, and throws a fresh coat of paint on the format by offering new commentary and expert analysis about classic wrestling that can’t be heard anywhere else.
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For decades, the multi-faceted John Arezzi has enjoyed a career like no other - and his Long Island, New York-based pro wrestling radio show, “The Pro Wrestling Spotlight,” was one of the nation’s most popular sources for hot wrestling news and live guests from April,1989 through January, 1995. Now, the beloved radio show continues the tradition with “John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND” podcast!
Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind gives listeners the inside scoop about pro wrestling during one of its most controversial eras, reviews those shows in chronological order, with the guests, callers, and even the commercials that made the show what it was. Arezzi often brings on the guests that were featured 30 plus years ago on the original radio broadcasts, and throws a fresh coat of paint on the format by offering new commentary and expert analysis about classic wrestling that can’t be heard anywhere else.
John Arezzi discusses the WWF Ring Boy Lawsuit and his memories of Mel Phillips.
John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
2 hours 13 minutes
1 year ago
John Arezzi discusses the WWF Ring Boy Lawsuit and his memories of Mel Phillips.
Welcome to episode 12 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 #12 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on June 25th, 1989.
Marsh and I review the show that featured many interviews from NWA stars including Teddy Long with Norman the Lunatic, Paul E. Dangerously and Jim Cornette in a hilarious backstage encounter, and more. We also discuss the first bus trip to the NWA show in New Haven Connecticut and play bus banter with Bruce Jacobs, the listeners and even John's sister!
On a serious note - with the recent lawsuit filed against Vince and Linda McMahon, the WWE and TKO by 5 ring boys this past week - John for the first time goes back in time to give his history with Mel Phillips, who he first met in June, 1974.
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh
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John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
For decades, the multi-faceted John Arezzi has enjoyed a career like no other - and his Long Island, New York-based pro wrestling radio show, “The Pro Wrestling Spotlight,” was one of the nation’s most popular sources for hot wrestling news and live guests from April,1989 through January, 1995. Now, the beloved radio show continues the tradition with “John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND” podcast!
Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind gives listeners the inside scoop about pro wrestling during one of its most controversial eras, reviews those shows in chronological order, with the guests, callers, and even the commercials that made the show what it was. Arezzi often brings on the guests that were featured 30 plus years ago on the original radio broadcasts, and throws a fresh coat of paint on the format by offering new commentary and expert analysis about classic wrestling that can’t be heard anywhere else.
