John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Here is episode 89 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the August 28th and September 4th, 1993 shows, which originally aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY. Marsh and John review two shows from 30 years ago, which had John calling in from Los Angeles, CA on August 28th, the day of the historic AAA/IWS debut at the LA Sports Arena. Bruce Jacobs is in the studio obligations back at WNYG. Don Laible has the capsule and callers are included. The September 4th program has John back in Babylon from two weeks of travel, and the regular format of the show returns 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 88 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the August 21st, 1993 show, which originally aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY. Marsh and John review the show from 30 years ago, which had John calling in from Dallas Texas. It was the IWAS debut in the USA, and a debacle! Bruce Jacobs is manning the studio obligations back in Babylon, hosting the show, and bringing on callers for John. Anthony Pires, the Patreon Executive producer joins John and Marsh, with a special surprise appearance on the podcast by Donny Laible! 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 87 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the July 31st, 1993 show, which originally aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY. The show features a special guest appearance from Larry Spitz from L&S Comix who comes on to discuss the infamous appearance from Jake the Snake Roberts from the weekend before. We talk Jake's sweet tooth, and a road trip to a seedy area on Long Island after his appearance! Terry Funk also appears on the show from 30 years ago, discussing his recent meetings with WCW about coming in to work with the creative team. Funk tells us why he turned the opportunity down. 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 86 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the July 17th, 1993 original broadcast of Pro Wrestling This Week, which aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon NY. Marsh and I go back to hear John's first radio broadcast upon returning from the IWAS tour of Southeast Asia. John drops the F bomb for the first time ever on a live show, and some of the callers take advantage of that! Bruce Jacobs also joins John in the studio to discuss the tour, including him losing the key overseas to the safe where the payoffs are! Other callers, Don Laible's News Capsule, 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 85 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. We break format with this show, as we bring on ECW Founder - Tod Gordon! Tod's new book "Tod is God" written by Sean Oliver hits the market and we bring on the man who founded Eastern Championship Wrestling, which later become EXTREME CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING. Tod discusses the history of ECW from a fledging North East regional promotion to the expansion into the national game changing company that changed the face of pro wrestling forever! Tod discusses the relationship with Paul Heyman, the good, the bad and the ugly! He hears clips of himself on Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show for the first time as well. We do a deep dive into the NWA Screwjob of August 1994, playing never before heard clips of Dennis Coralluzzo, Shane Douglas (right after he leaves the ring after dropping the NWA title on the ground and denouncing it), and Paul Heyman. This is a must listen - with stories of ECW that have never been heard before! Host - John Arezzii 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 84 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the July 3rd and July 10th, 1993 broadcasts of Pro Wrestling Spotlight which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC. We bring on Kevin Sullivan to discuss the International Wrestling All Stars (IWAS) tour of Southeast Asia which Kevin appeared on with his wife at the time, Nancy (Woman/Fallen Angel) Sullivan. We also play several video clips of the tour with Kevin, none of which he had ever seen before. I highly recommend you watching the YouTube version of this episode to get the full experience including the video content! youtube.com/prowrestlingspotlight On the review of the July 3rd and 10th programs, Marsh and I review both shows from overseas (me calling in on July 3rd from the Philippines and July 10th from Singapore). Guest on those two episodes include Cowboy Bob Orton, Madusa, Greg Valentine, Konnan, The Power Twins, Pat Tanaka, and Sunny Beach. A longer show than normal but a great look back at the IWAS tour of Southeast Asia, 30 years ago! 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 - Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 83 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the June 19th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling This week on WNYG in Babylon NY. THERE WAS NO EVENING SHOW on WEVD that night as we were in Philadelphia for an ECW show. 30 years ago John was in final preparations for the debut of his INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING ALL STARS show in Southeast Asia. There are no guests on the show, but lots of hilarity none the less with the discussion about the new trading card set "Sex Maniacs 2" available at long time sponsor L&S Comix, in addition to the new Woody Allen comic! We talk King of the Ring 1993, the bbq party at John's residence in 1993 attended by Ted Petty, The Power Twins and Mick Foley. Callers include Brian from Long Beach (Brian Last) and Mike Johnson on the show 30 years ago. 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 82 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the June 12th, 1993 broadcasts of Pro Wrestling This week on WNYG in Babylon NY, and the evening show PWS heard on WEVD AM in NYC. On this episode Marsh and I take a look back at these two shows, with special guests Stan Lane of the Midnight Express (on the WNYG Show) and Mat Watch's Steve Beverly on the evening show, with Steven DeAngelis from the Starlite Foundation (who later became a ring announcer for ECW) in the studio. I address a very negative column written by Bruce Mitchell of the Pro Wrestling Torch on both programs, addressing his "An Observer No More" piece that slammed all of those associated with the new 900#, and in particular my beginning to promote shows, while being a journalist. Steve Beverly weighs in on Mitchell as well. Don Laible has the news capsule, callers, commercials and more. Host - John Arezzi Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway Copyright 2023: ALEXANDER MEDIA SERVICES, LLC 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" EMAIL: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 81 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the June 5th, 1993 broadcasts of Pro Wrestling This week on WNYG in Babylon NY, and the evening show PWS heard on WEVD AM in NYC. We are joined for this review by Donny Laible! Donny, Marsh and I discuss what could be the craziest appearance ever on Pro Wrestling Spotlight by Paul E. Dangerously! Paul E commandeers the studios of WEVD - breaking in during Donny's news capsule - and its chaos ensues from there! Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert calls in to discuss ECW, and an amused Dave Meltzer also joins the show initially to discuss Vince McMahon's resignation at Titan Sports. But Dave decides to stay "on hold" to hear Gilbert and Paul E's antics. A classic confrontation between Paul E and Elvis impersonator, Mike Memphis is a highlight. John also informs listeners of his summer broadcast schedule, as he prepares for his tour of Southeast Asia. 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" by emailing [email protected] Copyright 2023 - Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 80 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing May 29th, 1993 which aired on 1050 AM, WEVD. This show features the appearance that evening of controversial Former Executive VP of WCW Jim Herd to the show (for the first time since 1989!). Herd and John announce the launch of a new 900# project featuring Jim Cornette (YES!), Dave Meltzer, Terry Funk, Paul E. Dangerously, Lance Russell and many other key figures of that time! Herd also answers a few calls. Also we get a report from newsletter editor Paul Adamovic (who passed away in 2019) who attended the WCW Slamboree and Legends Reunion. Donny Laible also reports on Slamboree in the News Capsule. Commercials, phone calls and more! Mike Johnson calls in to rag on Herd! Also breaking News about the possible resignation of Vince McMahon as President of Titan Sports! It leads into full coverage on the next show! 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: [email protected] COPYRIGHT MAT MEMORIES LLC 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast Episode 79 - Superstar Billy Graham Special Here is episode 79 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. This episode is a special tribute to the great Superstar Billy Graham, who died after years of ill health, on May 17th. Joining me on this special episode to discuss the life and career of Superstar Billy Graham are George Napolitano, my life long friend, mentor, and the man who was probably Billy's closest friend in the wrestling business. We have pulled a clip of George and other reporters interviewing Graham on December 15th, 1975 right before he made his Madison Sq. Garden debut. Keith Elliot Greenberg, who wrote with Billy, his memoir "Billy Graham - Tangled Ropes". Keith goes over Billy's career after his loss to Bob Backlund in 1978, and the later part of his life. Host - John Arezzi Special Guests - George Napolitano and Keith Elliot Greenberg 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" https://a.co/d/6BSGUK8 Copyright 2023: Mat Memories, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 78 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original shows that aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, and the Pro Wrestling this week show on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon NY, from May 15th, 1993! We bring on Patreon Executive Producer Anthony Pires to review the shows from 30 years ago. On the morning show, Pro Wrestling This Week, which originally aired on 1440 AM WNYG, Mark Madden joins us to discuss a column he wrote for the Pro Wrestling Torch, which was targeted to the federal Drug Enforcement agency about the continued steroid abuse in pro wrestling. Donny Laible has the news capsule, Micky B makes an appearance, special announcements, callers, commercials and much more! Then on the evening show, the Pro Wrestling spotlight, which originally aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC, I bring on The Warlord, to discuss his arrest for steroid possession! John Clark from the Wrestling Flyer also joins to discuss the ECW TV taping that took place that weekend in Philadelphia. Host - John Arezzi Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway Copyright 2023: Mat Memories, LLC 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 77 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original shows that aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, and the Pro Wrestling this week show on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon NY, from May 8th, 1993! Former owner of the International Wrestling Council (IWC) and architect of the AAA Invasion to the United States, NY Entertainment Attorney, Ron Skoler joins us hear for the first time, his appearance on Pro Wrestling Spotlight on May 8th, 30 years ago! Cactus Jack also appears on the evening show, to discuss his future after the Vader injury! Marsh and I also review the morning show, Pro Wrestling This Week from our with special guests Billy Jack Haynes, who comes on to talk about his new promotion. Host - John Arezzi Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 76 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. THIS WEEK - You will hear original episodes (show 6 from May 14th, 1989 and show #41 from January 14th, 1990). Pro Wrestling Spotlight Show 6 - May 14th, 1989 Here is the original episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from May 14, 1989, which aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY. A LOADED SHOW! Guest include; Kevin Sullivan, Paul E. Dangerously, Dave Meltzer & Professor Toru Tanaka! Plus The Power Twins, Broadway Sonny Blaze & Marty Perrera in-studio, calls from Mitch Seinfeld, Crazy Don Rock & Bialo The Giant! Calls, wrestling news & more! Pro Wrestling Spotlight Show 41 - January 14th, 1990 Here is the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from January 14, 1990, which originally aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY. The Power Twins return to the WNYG studio, along with Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Bob Smith & Broadway Sonny Blaze! Also, Joel Goodhart calls in, which leads to a call from a frantic Paul E. Dangerously! Plus ICW’s Howard Rapp calls in, how to get a ringside seat at MSG in the 1970s, a caller that thinks Cactus Jack is a scrub & much more! We will get back to our standard format on Sunday May 28th, when Ron Skoler joins us to review his appearance on the May 8th 1993. Host - John Arezzi Producer & Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 75 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. THIS WEEK - You will hear original episodes (show 26 from October 1st, 1989 and show #39 from December 31st, 1989). On the October 1st, 1989 episode - Ricky Steamboat calls in to discuss his future plans! The Power Twins return to the studio and cause more chaos than ever before! Plus John goes clubbing with Paul E. Dangerously, John & Broadway Sonny Blaze go to the Garden, calls and more! The second vintage show from this era we are sharing on this special is show #39 from December 31st 1989 It’s New Year’s Eve on the Pro Wrestling Spotlight, as I look back on 1989 with Broadway Sonny Blaze & Bruce Jacobs! Plus I discuss the recent tornado that hit Nashville, our awards for 1989 & much more! We will get back to our standard format on Sunday May 28th, when Ron Skoler joins us to review his appearance on the May 8th 1993. Host - John Arezzi Producer & 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023 - Alexander Media Series LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 74 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original shows that aired on May 1st, 1993! There was no tape of the morning show on 1440 WNYG as the original broadcast was not a live show 30 years ago. SO - that recorded show was never returned to me (a mystery that will not be solved). On the evening WEVD program, which originally aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC, NY, we have another hilarious show, highlighted by a call in by Paul E. Dangerously (who appears for the 2nd week in a row with a special "Proposal"). Dave Meltzer calls in as well from NYC, where he was in town for a special personal obligation. We have the oddest Meltzer appearance EVER on the show! Don Laible does the news capsule 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 73 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original shows that aired on April 24th, 1993! The morning show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY focused on the injuries Cactus Jack suffered in his latest match against Vader. We take phone calls from listeners, there are the usual commercials and more. On the evening WEVD program, which originally aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC, NY, we have a hilarious show, highlighted by the in studio appearance by Paul E. Dangerously, who breaks some big news about a new HDTV TV taping he's involved with and brings on the TV representive of the promotion. Dave Meltzer joins us as well on the phone from California. Lots of calls, and Paul E. reading sponsor commercials. Many funny classic moments on this one! Don Laible does the news capsule 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 72 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original shows that aired on April 17th, 1993! The morning show which aired on 1440 WNYG features Jim Cornette, who discusses Smokey Mountain Wrestling, and comments on the WCW fiasco of a show held in NYC on April 14th. Cornette is classic on the show as always! Lots of callers, commercials, hilarity and more! We then discuss the evening broadcast on 1050 AM WEVD, and we bring on The Genius Lanny Poffo, which is a great shoot interview and Lanny does not disappoint! Callers, commercials and 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 71 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. A special episode as we bring on Madusa to review her appearance on Pro Wrestling Spotlight's WEVD show on April 10th, 1993. Madusa hears the clips for the first time ever. Donny Laible is in Nashville at a Mid South themed wrestling fans convention, and brings Sapphire on to talk to me on the Pro Wrestling This Week portion of the show. Lots of callers, commercials, hilarity and 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX COPYWRIGHT - ALEXANDER MEDIA SERVICES 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 70 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. We bring Broadway Sonny Blaze back for for the first half of the show, to discuss his relationship with Mark LoMonaco (Bully Ray/Bubba Ray). Sonny discusses his history with Bubba, which was volatile 30 years ago, and remains so today. With Bubba professing his dislike for both Sonny and ME, I was always curious as to why he has held these feelings towards me (him even attacking me at a 2009 TNA PPV - Against All Odds). So, Sonny sheds light as to why that might be on this show. The 2nd half of the show I review the April 3rd 1993 Pro Wrestling This Week broadcast, which originally aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon NY. On that show, Donny Laible interviews Jacques Rougeau (The Mountie), there are some classic callers, commercials and more. The evening Pro Wrestling Spotlight show featured Dave Meltzer to preview WrestleMania 9 in Las Vegas, but the show's tape was blank - so it is NOT reviewed here. 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 69 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. A special episode featuring Broadway Sonny Blaze. Sonny was a huge part of the first year on the Pro Wrestling Spotlight, appearing almost every week on the show, which was broadcast in 1989 on WNYG AM in Babylon NY. He is the person who introduced me to Mick Foley bringing him to the show in September of that year. Sonny's early show appearances with The Power Twins are hilarious, as is his interview with JACK THE GIANT STALKER (who's origin is finally answered here after over 30 years)! We feature lots of early clips that Blaze hears for the first time since 1989-1990, including segments with Paul E. Dangerously and some callers. Donny Laible also joins us for a special tribute to Broadway! A heartwarming reunion over 30 years in the making! 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 68 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcasts of March 27th, 1993, which aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY and on WEVD AM in NYC. Guests include Jake The Snake Roberts who appears on the PWTW show, and Mick Foley (who is on the PWS Evening show), and Nikolai Volkoff. Also in the studio is Fred Schreiber (Fred The Elephant Boy, wack packer from The Howard Stern Radio show), who has Cactus booked on an upcoming Howard Stern show. Beloved PWS wack packer SKI calls in as well much to Cactus' dismay! A very lively show with callers, commercials and much more! We review this show with the one and only patreon executive producer ANTHONY PIRES! 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023: Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 67 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcasts of March 20th, 1993, which aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY and on WEVD AM in NYC. Guests include DDP - Diamond Dallas Page who calls in to the WNYG morning show as well as Demolition Ax! The WEVD show is filled with callers, commercials and more. I bring on the podcast, 80's Wrestling Con promoter Tommy Fierro, who discusses how we met 30 years ago, and talks about his upcoming convention, scheduled for New Jersey on Saturday May 6th, which I will be a part of. 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023: Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 66 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcasts of March 13th, 1993, which aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY and on WEVD AM in NYC. The podcast focuses on the 200th show of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, and we cover the 30th anniversary of the murder of Canadian wrestler Dino Bravo. We bring on Donny Laible to discuss the murder, and his 2023 tribute of Bravo. Other guests from those March 13th, 1993 show include Pro Wrestling Torch publisher and editor Wade Keller, and Wrestling Flyer Newsletter Editor John Clark. We broadcast through the "blizzard of 1993" that day, and the storm prohibits us from traveling to NY that night, so we wind up doing our 200th show from my kitchen! 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023: Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 65 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcast of March 6th, 1993, which aired on WEVD AM in NYC. This is one of my favorite episodes EVER! Special guest this podcast is KONNAN, who reviews the episode from 30 years ago with us. Other guests on that March 6th, 1993 show include TERRY FUNK, and a surprise call in from THE HONKY TONK MAN! Honky gets blasted by Funk in (a SHOOT!) in a wild ending of the show. It is remarkable radio. There was no coverage of the PWTW show from the morning of the 6th - but you can listen to the entire episode if your a patron. 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023: Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 64 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the orginal broadcasts of February 27th, 1993, which aired on WNYG AM in Babylon NY and WEVD AM in NYC. Special guests on this podcast includE 2 very special friends from the past. We are joined by Larry from L&S Comix and Donny Laible! It's a blast from the past with two historic figures from back in the day! We also have an amazing exclusive first time EVER shoot interview with THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR, Jim Hellwig discussing his departure from the WWF! 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023: Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is One of the most jam packed episodes since our inception! Episode 63 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the orginal broadcasts of February 20th, 1993, which aired on WNYG AM in Babylon NY and WEVD AM in NYC. Special guests on this podcast are Kevin Von Erich, of the legendary Von Erich family, discussing his brother Kerry and the family legacy, and referee James Beard, who was with World Class Champion Wrestling during the glory days of the promotion. This episode marks the return to WEVD in New York of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, and also includes a review of the WNYG Pro Wrestling this week. Both shows originally aired on February 20th, 1993. 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023: Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 62 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcast of February 13th, 1993. It is the 30th Anniversary of the firing of Bill Watts, and the big announcement that Pro Wrestling Spotlight will be returning to WEVD! Joining us on the podcast is Mark Madden, who discusses the fax he sent to Henry Aaron and other WCW executives that sealed the fate of Bill Watts with the company. Bill was interviewed by Wade Keller of the Pro Wrestling Torch for Keller's Torch annual in 1991. Watts statements in the interview were explosive with alleged racist and homophobic statements. Watts copied that interview and faxed it to the Turner officials, and all hell broke loose. We have upload the Torch issue here for you as well, that covered the Watts firing. 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023: Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Bischoff, one of the true pioneers of modern day pro wrestling, appeared on the Pro Wrestling Spotlight for the first time on February 6th 1993, the week of some major changes in World Championship Wrestling. Eric spearheaded WCW’s television product from 1993-2001, he is a WWE Hall of Famer, he hosts a very popular Podcast 83 weeks on Conrad Thompson’s Ad Free Shows, has developed and produced several television programs, and currently has the #1 Best Selling Wrestling book in the Country “GRATEFUL”, a follow up to his first book Controversy Creates Cash. Eric joins us for this episode of the podcast to re-live that first episode! We also have Patreon Producer level member, Nate Maxon joining us to review the show. Finally - with the untimely death of Lanny Poffo this week, we decided to play his appearance on the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from January of 1991. 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 Check out our eBay page - for some very cool items! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the episodes I am most proud of in the history of not only the podcast, but the entire history of Pro Wrestling Spotlight. On this episode we cover the 30th anniversary of the death of Andre The Giant, reviewing the original broadcast of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from January 30th, 1993 which aired on 1440 AM - WNYG in Babylon NY. Joining me on the podcast to review that show is Jackie Bernard McCauley - the woman who with her late husband Frenchy Bernard, took care of Andre's ranch in Ellerbe, North Carolina and lived with him on that ranch. Jackie discusses the friendship with Andre, shares intimate memories about him, and his death heard for the first time ever on a podcast. We also bring on Chris Owens, the foremost Andre memorabilia expert and collector, and a true Andre historian. This is an episode you will want to watch in its entirety. Watch the video version here, which include rare photos, and a clip from Andre's debut at Madison Square Garden in March of 1973! https://youtu.be/g2YzL_HSj-U 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 Check out some great wrestling memorabilia and other cool collectibles at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlin... Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowr... https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisM... Order a signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright: 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 59 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the January 23rd, 1993 PWS show. One of the weirdest shows to cover ever! 30 years ago John was in Philadelphia at the Legends of Wrestling convention, and Don Laible subs for him for the first 20 minutes, then John calls in from the convention, and we finish off with lots of Fred Blassie clips from the "I BITE THE SONGS" LP that Fred put out all those years ago! 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023: Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 58 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the radio show from January 16th, 1993. Patreon Executive Producer Joseph Holloway joins us on this episode. I begin the show by discussing the recent developments in the WWE, with Vince McMahon coming back to the company he founded, and the resignation of Stephanie McMahon from the company. The featured guests from 30 years ago include Paul E. Dangerously, coming on to defend and present his case, after being fired from WCW that week! The other guest is Cactus Jack, who comes on to discuss his recent babyface turn. Callers, commercials and 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://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories Order a signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023 - Alexander Media Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 57 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the radio shows from January 2 and January 9th, 1993. Patreon Executive Producer Anthony Pires joins us on this episode. This is a DOUBLE episode - which is over 2 hours in length. The featured guests from 30 years ago include Wade Keller discussing what's ahead for wrestling and Vince McMahon in 1993 from the January 2 show, and Jesse The Body Ventura, who comes on to discuss his pending lawsuit with the WWF from the January 9th show. A comprehensive look at that conflict between Ventura and McMahon! Plus, Donny Laible calls in with excitement as he attends an indy show in Massachusetts featuring The Ultimate Warrior. Callers, commercials and 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2023 - Alexander Media Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Smith and I review some of the biggest news stories from the tumultuous year that was 1992. Stories covered include the Scandals, Ric Flair winning the WWF title, Smokey Mountain Wrestling, Vince Russo, and more! Host - John Arezzi Co-Host - Bob Smith 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 55 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original episode that aired on WNYG as "Pro Wrestling This Week" on December 26th, 1992. This episode is the last show of 1992, and is a pre-recorded show, as I was at a personal appearance with Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart. Dave Meltzer is the featured guest, as we look back at the very eventful year, and we take a look ahead to 1993. We have a Don Laible News Capsule as well. Host - John Arezzi Co-Host Bob Smith Producer 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2022: ALEXANDER MEDIA SERVICES, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 54 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original episode that aired on WNYG as "Pro Wrestling This Week" on December 19th, 1992. This episode takes a look back at PWS in part 1 of our year end review, with highlights featuring the Honky Tonk Man, Paul E Dangerously, Cactus Jack, Missy Hyatt and others. Don Laible's News Capsule, Phone calls, Christmas promos and more. Host - John Arezzi Co-Host Bob Smith Producer 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright 2022: ALEXANDER MEDIA SERVICES, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 53 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original episode that aired on WNYG as "Pro Wrestling This Week" on December 12th, 1992. On this episode we feature part 2 of the "shoot" interview with The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith. We also bring on The Living Legend Bruno Sammartino to promote a personal appearance. Don Laible's News Capsule, Phone calls, Christmas promos and more. Host - John Arezzi Co-Host Bob Smith Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires patreon.com/johnarezzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 52 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original episode that aired on WNYG as "Pro Wrestling This Week" on December 5th, 1992. Bob Smith, Marsh and I cover that show, which featured part 1 of the long awaited "shoot" interview with The British Bulldog, Davey Boy Smith, right after his departure from the WWF in the fall of 1992. We also cover the appearance of Sean "The Lightning Kid" Waltman. Plus Larry from L&S Comix is in the studio. Bruce Jacobs returns to WNYG as our producer as well. Don Laible's News Capsule, Phone calls, Christmas promos and more. Host - John Arezzi Co-Host Bob Smith Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 51 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering November 28th, 1992 originally airing on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY. This show is a special show, with lots of vintage clips, callers and special guests. It is the one year anniversary of the podcast with Bob Smith as co-host. The first half of the show discusses SURVIVOR SERIES 1992 with our callers. Then, to honor Bob Smith, we go back in time to show #33 which features Bob's first time ever appearance on PWS. Special guest was Paul E. Dangerously, and Bill Apter on that episode. We also highlight legendary caller "Joey from North Babylon" with his return as a caller, and we play some of Joey's classic calls! There are lots of callers, commercials and more! Host - John Arezzi Co-Host Bob Smith Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires https://patreon.com/johnarezzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 50 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering November 21st, 1992 originally airing on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY. This show features a guest appearance from the legendary Captain Lou Albano, who called in from a personal appearance from Farmingdale Lanes on Long Island, where John booked him to appear for a listener's son's birthday party! John also brings on WNYG Radio Host, Micky B, who reminisces about the time he introduced Albano to a young singer named Cyndi Lauper in the early 80s. There are callers, commercials and more! Host - John Arezzi Co-Host Bob Smith Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 49 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering November 14th, 1992 originally airing on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY. This show features the late HAWK from the Road Warriors as a guest, callers, commercials and more. We also cover the 2022 Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion in Vegas, where John co-emceed the event with Madusa and Mouth of the South, Jimmy Hart. Host - John Arezzi Co-Host Bob Smith Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 48 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering Pro Wrestling This Week, which originally aired on November 7th, 1992 on 1440 AM - WNYG in Babylon NY. Guests included NJ Promoter Dennis Corralluzzo, callers and more! We hope you enjoy the new direction, and let us know in the comments section. This show is the FIRST show with the new upgrades, and formatting, and now also available on YouTube youtube.com/prowrestlingspotlight Guests included NJ Promoter Dennis Corralluzzo, callers and more! Co-Host: Bob Smith Producer and Creative Director: Jay Farrar Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are undergoing some much needed upgrading and changes to the show and adding a fantastic video version of each new podcast for you and YouTube youtube.com/prowrestlingspotlight There will be NO new podcast this week. You will receive the new podcast and video version here next Sunday October 2nd, with the general public getting access on Thursday October 6th. I am currently in Vegas this week for the CAC Reunion - so I will be unavailable until my return on October 6th. The video show looks GREAT - with many new elements. And the audio podcast Bob Smith and I do will be crisper and tighter, with shorter clips, and now with the integration of many highlights we've ignored like our vintage commercials, studio chaos, and more caller highlights! Let me know what you think! Best, John Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 47 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering Pro Wrestling This Week, which aired on 1440, WNYG AM in Babylon NY on October 17th, 1992. On this show, we cover lots of breaking news from that week in 1992. From Donny Laible's news capsule, to the appearance of Dave Meltzer discussing the title loss by Ric Flair to Bret Hart, to the interview with HAWK from The Road Warriors/Legion of Doom - it is a jam packed show. Co-Host: Bob Smith Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 46 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering Pro Wrestling This Week, which aired on 1440, WNYG AM in Babylon NY on October 10th, 1992. On this show, we feature the first EVER interview with TODD GORDON, who was just starting EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING (ECW) on his new start up, his getting involved with wrestling backing Joel Goodhardt and their split up. A fascinating look back at what led to EXTREME CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING! Commercials, promo spots, callers and more! NOTE - The opening of the show begins after the first commercial break, and ends right before the show comes to a close. Co-Host: Bob Smith Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 45 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the October 3rd, 1992 edition of Pro Wrestling This Week, which originally aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, New York. We are joined by the one and only Paul E. Dangerously, who discusses his "vacation" from WCW (Bill Watts had sent him home), his upcoming charity event in NYC, and berates John for moving from WEVD back to WNYG. Classic Paul E! We also feature an interview that Donny Laible conducted with Killer Kowalski upon his return from Japan and his match with John Tolos! Co-Host: Bob Smith Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 44 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the September 26th, 1992 editions of Pro Wrestling This Week, which originally aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, New York. We settle back in to WNYG for our extended stay there for the remainder of 1992 with a great guest, the one and only TERRY FUNK! The Funker goes over everything he has going on in his career, including returning to the ring. He also discusses his views on the Bill Watts run WCW/NWA, and his desire to return there in an announcers role (which did not happen). Terry spends almost the entire hour with us. We also take a few callers from the limited WNYG audience. Co-Host: Bob Smith Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 43 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the September 19th, 1992 editions of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which originally aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC, and the first Pro Wrestling This Week show, with our return to 1440 AM WNYG The focus of both shows are the chaos that is becoming evident in the offices of the Bill Watts run WCW/NWA in 1992 and his attempts to renegotiate agreements with Brian Pillman, Rick Rude and others, trying to cut expenses. On the WNYG show, which aired the afternoon of September 19th, we talk to Pro Wrestling Torch published and editor, Wade Keller about his recent interview with Watts, and on the evening show, we talk about the situation with both Wade, and Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discuss it all with Bob Smith, Jay Farrar, and Patreon Tier Producer NATE MAXSON. Co-Host: Bob Smith Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 42 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the September 12, 1992 edition of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which originally aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC. This show featured special guest Cactus Jack, who discusses his recent injury and fills the fans in on what is going on with him and WCW/NWA in the Bill Watts era. We feature the news capsule by Donny Laible, John explains why the Wrestling Insiders was no more, announces a new agreement with WNYG in Babylon NY, and takes some calls from the listeners in a abbreviated show. This show features a special guest appearance by Patreon Producer Morgan Williams, who adds his insights and analysis! Co-Host: Bob Smith Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 41 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the August 22nd, 1992 edition of The Wrestling Insiders, the 2nd and final program, of the short lived nationally syndicated show distributed by the Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) and carried by 1050 AM WEVD in NYC. This show featured special guest THE HONKY TONK MAN as the call in guest for the final Wrestling Insiders show. Honky pulls no punches when discussing why he left WWF, and discusses Vince McMahon and other topics. The News capsule by Donny Laible and lots of calls as well! It is the show before the Weekend of Champions III convention. This show features a special guest appearance by Patreon Executive Producer Joseph Holloway who adds his insights and analysis! Co-Host: Bob Smith Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC 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 signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices