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Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
200 episodes
1 week ago
Hosts Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon discuss the latest news in pro wrestling and have vibrant conversations with wrestlers, industry insiders, and more.
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Hosts Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon discuss the latest news in pro wrestling and have vibrant conversations with wrestlers, industry insiders, and more.
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Episodes (20/200)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 265: Too Many Titles In Pro Wrestling?
On this edition of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon weigh in on the additional championships being added to AEW programming (as well as Mercedes Mone's collection). Plus: What is the best possible outcome for the WWE tournament to determine John Cena's final opponent? Plus: Thoughts on Jade Cargill, the current state of tag team wrestling, and much more.
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1 week ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 264: You Drive Me Ape (You Big Gorilla)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Brian R. Solomon talks at length with fellow host (and #PWI writer) Al Castle about his Gorilla Monsoon biography, Irresistible Force, sharing insight on one of the most beloved voices in WWF history. Plus, TNA Bound for Glory and WWE Crown Jewel: Perth are reviewed, while AEW WrestleDream is previewed.
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1 month ago
1 hour 22 minutes

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 263: The 35th Annual PWI 500
On this edition of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle is joined by guest cohost Jason McVeigh and #PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to discuss the 2025 #PWI500 ranking, with a special focus on the criteria used to evaluate the top 10 ranked wrestlers.
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1 month ago
1 hour 43 minutes

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 262: WrestleMania In Saudi Arabia, Rising Ticket Prices, & More
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, longtime #PWI contributor Dan Murphy returns to speak with Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon about a range of topics, including: - The implications of WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia - The impact of ticket prices on profits, fans - The return of AJ Lee to WWE TV ... and much more!
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2 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 261: Raja Jackson-Syko Stu Incident (w/ Bryan Idol)
NWA TV champion Bryan Idol joins PWI's Al Castle, Brian R. Solomon, and Jason McVeigh to discuss the recent incident at KnokX Pro Wrestling involving Raja Jackson (son of Rampage Jackson) and Syko Stu, which resulted in Stu being hospitalized with severe injuries. The conversation focuses on the various factors that contributed to the situation, what might have prevented it, potential consequences for those involved, and what lessons (if any) the wrestling industry can learn from this going forward.Stu's Gofundme campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-sykostus-recovery-journey 
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2 months ago
1 hour 23 minutes 20 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 260: Is Kayfabe Dead? (And Other Unreal Concerns)
On this episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to discuss the fallout from WWE SummerSlam, along with a host of other topics: WWE Unreal and the delicate balance between reality and fiction What was the impact of Seth Rollins' apparent injury? Brock Lesnar's controversial return to WWE programming A post-mortem on John Cena's notorious heel turn Plus: a teaser concerning the upcoming #PWI500 list and much more
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3 months ago
1 hour 35 minutes 51 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
PWINDIE: Jamesen Shook, 2025 SCI Winner
On this episode of the #PWINDIE podcast, Kaia McKenna & Kevin McElvaney are joined by 2025 Scenic City Invitational winner (and one-half of the ‪#IWTV‬ World tag team champions) Jamesen Shook to discuss his victory in the SCI tournament, his recent "My Kink Is Karma" show on IWTV, and more.
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3 months ago
28 minutes 33 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 259: Hulk Hogan Remembered (w/ Stu Saks)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by longtime PWI Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Stu Saks to discuss the vast and complicated legacy of Hulk Hogan, from his WrestleMania triumphs and undeniable influence (including on our magazine) to his scandals and pitfalls. What will The Hulkster's legacy be when all is said and done?
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3 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes 53 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 258: Crow Or Humble Pie? (w/ Paul E. Pratt)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by fellow PWI contributor Paul E. Pratt to discuss some of the week's biggest news stories, with focus on recent events from AEW (All In), WWE (Saturday Night's Main Event, Evolution), and TNA (Slammiversary).
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3 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 39 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 257 - Punk & Circumstance (w/ Scott Fishman)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by fellow PWI contributor Scott Fishman to discuss the recent Night of Champions PLE, including WWE's controversial relationship with the Saudi Arabian government, CM Punk's apology, and the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments. Plus: Goldberg's return to WWE for Saturday Night's Main Event, previewing AEW All In, and more.
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4 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 31 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 256: Truth & Consequences (w/ Cameron Hawkins)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by fellow PWI contributor Cameron Hawkins (@CeeHawk) for a lively and insightful discussion covering a wide range of topics: The return of Ron Killing (R-Truth) to WWE  His future prospects What the latest World title change means for Jey Uso & Gunther WWE's diversity challenges with its main roster Candid thoughts on CM Punk wrestling in Saudi Arabia And much more. 
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5 months ago
1 hour 23 minutes 17 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 255: Death Riders Death Spiral (w/ Jason McVeigh)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined once again by fellow PWI writer Jason McVeigh for an in-depth review of AEW Double or Nothing. Plus: Thoughts on the WWE NXT-TNA relationship, WWE's rollback of house shows, and much more.
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5 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes 36 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 254: Lucha, WWE Style (w/ Alfonso Lopez)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by fellow PWI writer Alfonso Lopez to discuss WWE's purchase of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide and all the implications around it: how each company might benefit or change, which stars could be involved, and what impact this may have on the rival CMLL promotion. Plus: The legacy of Sabu, reactions to WWE Backlash, and more.
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6 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes 9 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 253: WrestleMania 41 Review
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon reconvene for an in-depth review of WrestleMania 41, discussing everything from the controversial main event match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena to the influence (for better and worse) of the live crowd. 
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6 months ago
1 hour 26 minutes 52 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 252: WrestleMania 41 Official Preview
On the new #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by Senior Writer Harry Burkett and Editor Kevin McElvaney to preview #WrestleMania41. Plus: In an unexpected turn of events, the guys relitigate the controversial ending to WrestleMania IX. 
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7 months ago
1 hour 45 minutes 23 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
PWINDIE: Rhio Las Vegas (w/ Rhio)
Pro Wrestling INDIEstrated is back after a long absence with hosts Kaia McKenna and PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney. Today, they are joined by former PROGRESS and ICW (Scotland) Women's champion Rhio, who is currently one of the top names on the U.K. wrestling scene. They look ahead to Rhio's rematch for the PROGRESS Women's championship at PROGRESS Las Vegas, the WrestleMania Week show where she'll face Nina Samuels and Vertvixen in a triple-threat. Plus, how will Rhio use her ICW Square Go briefcase? And how do American wrestling fans compare to their counterparts in the United Kingdom? 
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7 months ago
22 minutes 49 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 251: WrestleManias, Past + Present (w/ Keith Elliot Greenberg)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by author Keith Elliot Greenberg to discuss how WrestleMania (and particularly WrestleMania III) transformed the pro wrestling industry. Plus: The multitude of multi-person bouts planned for WrestleMania 41. And are we buying John Cena's explanations for his recent heel turn?
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7 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes 18 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 250: AEW Revolution In Review + Brian's Victory Lap
On Episode 250 of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon are joined by PWI Editor Kevin McElvaney for an in-depth (and, at times, heated) discussion of #AEWRevolution. Plus, Brian takes his version of a victory lap after foretelling John Cena's heel turn.
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8 months ago
1 hour 34 minutes 44 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 249: Talking About Wrestling And Talking (w/ Evan Ginzburg)
On this episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon are joined by writer and historian Evan Ginzburg (The Wrestler, Pro Wrestling Stories). Together, they debate the pros and cons of the WWE and AEW presentations of the sport. Plus, Evan discusses his new book, previous experiences as an associate producer for Darren Aronofsky, experiences as a fan, and much more.
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8 months ago
1 hour 36 minutes 54 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Ep. 248: Rumble Redux (Blondes Have More Fun Edition)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon are joined by Pro Wrestling Illustrated Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to discuss the winners of this year's #RoyalRumble matches (Jey Uso & Charlotte Flair), what the #wrestlemania41 card is shaping up to be, and the takeaways from this year's #PWIAwards.
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9 months ago
1 hour 47 minutes 32 seconds

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents
Hosts Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon discuss the latest news in pro wrestling and have vibrant conversations with wrestlers, industry insiders, and more.