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On this Best of Pro Wrestling Spotlight - Marsh and I review three classic shows from March. The first two aired on 1440 WNYG in West Babylon, NY from March 4th and March 18th, 1990 (shows 48 and 50) and the third from March 3, 1991 (show 99), which originally aired on 1240 AM - WGBB in West Babylon, NY.
On these shows, guests include the first appearance Diamond Dallas Page, Cactus Jack makes his 3rd ever appearance on the show. Both those appearances come from 1990, and we have a classic interview with Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert.
We also listen back to many of the memorable promotional spots that aired in those early days, plus many calls are reviewed including more from "George From Lindenhurst" "Rocco from Lindenhurst" and more!
More fun, laughs and memories from those March episodes we treasure to this day!
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On this Best of Pro Wrestling Spotlight - Marsh and I review two classic shows from February 1991, which originally aired on 1240 AM - WGBB in West Babylon, NY.
On this episode we focus on some of the legendary callers of that era, including "George from Lindenhurst", "Drew Rhodes", "Joey from North Babylon" and also Dr. Mike Lano joins the frey! Plus a listen back to the controversy of the WWF's Gulf War angle with Iraqi sympathizer Sgt. Slaughter. Wade Keller joins that discussion on the WWF angle. And - a surprise caller from the Newark Airport - the Honky Tonk Man! And enjoyable look back and lots of laughs on this one!
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Here is episode 108 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast - covering what was the final show of its almost 5 year run. The show was broadcast on 1240 WGBB AM, in West Babylon NY. It was show 263 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight series which aired on January 22, 1995
Marsh and I review this "finale" which featured (fittingly so) Cactus Jack, as our last guest!
We announce plans to carry on with the all NEW podcast - THE PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT - REWIND, which will kick off in time for the 35th Anniversary which was April, 1989. We will have 2 specials before we go back to 1989. The first of which will be a show reviewing the ORIGIN of PWS, broadcast between 1975-77 during my years at Grahm Jr. College. We will then have a 2nd special, reviewing the 1 show I did in the fall of 1985 with George Napolitano at WNYG (we were cancelled after one episode!). Then its back to 35 years ago, covering the April 1989 Pro Wrestling Broadcasts, then May 1989 and each month thereafter.
SO - MORE TO COME!!!!!
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Here is episode 107 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original broadcasts of show 262, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on January 8th, 1995.
Marsh and I bring on 2 guests for the podcast on this episode, which is probably the most explosive show we've done since beginning it 107 episodes ago. I comment on the recent Vince McMahon lawsuit and horrific scandal - and it's repercussions, and the history of my coverage of McMahon.
On the guest front - a reunion between me and Mike Memphis after 30 years is a highlight for me. I've know Mike since 1972, when he became a member of the Fred Blassie Fan Club.
Mike went on to become a widely known Elvis Presley impersonator, and we discuss our history and review a call he had with Paul E. Dangerously on WEVD.
Our 2nd guest is wrestling historian Evan Ginzburg, who reviews his interview with Marsh and I with Eddie Guerrero, following the death of Art Barr.
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Here is episode 106 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original broadcasts of shows 260 and 261 which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on December 11th and 18th 1994.
Two shows are reviewed by John and Marsh, as show 261 was only 25 minutes in length so we added that show to discuss on this podcast. John was doing a live "remote" from the Nassau Coliseum at the time which led to the shortened broadcast.
On the December 11th show, John welcomes special guest co-hosts from ECW, Tommy Dreamer and Mikey Whipwreck! Dave Meltzer also calls in from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Callers include a surprise return of Joey from North Babylon.
On the December 18th show, John is with Cactus Jack at an autograph show at the Nassau Coliseum. John and Marsh also review the taped interview with ECW Founder Tod Gordon, who announces that NY fans will now get to see ECW on the Madison Square Garden Network.
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Here is episode 105 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcast of show #259, which originally aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on December 4th, 1993.
Marsh and I are joined by Patreon Executive Producer Joe Holloway and we review the show from 29 years ago.
Missy Hyatt was our special guest back then, she takes calls from the listeners of the show. Its Missy UNFILTERED (as always)!
We also review the Cactus Jack Holiday poem!
A very entertaining show!
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Here is episode 104 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcast of of show #258, which originally aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on November 27th, 1993.
Marsh and I review the hilarious first and only appearance of ECW's Public Enemy!
We begin the show with the tragic news of the passing of Love Machine Art Barr - who was a mainstay in the AAA Lucha promotion and tag partner to Eddie Gurrerro. Ron Skoler weighs in on the death of Barr, as does Wrestling Then and Now Editor Evan Ginzburg.
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Here is episode 103 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing show 257 of the original broadcast from November 20th, 1994.
Marsh and I return from our Holiday break to begin the final 7 episodes of the original PWS run!
We discuss the movie The Iron Claw, The Rock's return to WWE and the recent goings on with AEW before going back in time to pull some classic clips from the past.
Don Laible joins us in the studio back in 1994 - having come to NY for the weekend to attend the ECW event in Philadelphia, and the autograph show that we attended that same weekend in New Jersey.
Bob Orton is also on the show and discusses his 14 year old son Randy in a fascinating part of the interview!
Brian Last calls in with a lengthy report from the NWA tournament promoted by Dennis Coraluzzo, which makes for another very cool part of this show.
Lots of callers, promos, and classic commercials.
And the answer to the question that has driven Arezzi nuts over the past several weeks, involving identifying the music a caller from 29 years played as a prank. This week you get the answer lol!
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Here is episode 102 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. On this episode Marsh and I review show #256 from November 13th, 1994.
This is the last episode before the holiday break, and we make it a long one with lots of clips, discussion, and fun!
We feature clips of Ron Skoler, who calls in to discuss the AAA/IWC/WCW When Worlds Collide PPV from November 6th.
Then a fascinating review of the first and only appearance of Tammy Fytch and Chris Candido. Marsh pulls the call from a few years earlier by "Lynn" of Tennessee - calling in to talk to Jim Cornette. Was it Tammy? You get the answer on this episode.
Finally a review of the Dave Meltzer segment - with lots of calls and speculation.
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Here is episode 101 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original broadcast from November 6th, 1994, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon New York.
Marsh and I bring on Patreon Executive Producer Anthony Pires to review the show.
We discuss and review clips that include the focus on Sabu's neck injury which happened at the ECW Arena Show from the night before in Philadelphia. We also review the business like demeanor of Paul E. Dangerously and play clips from his appearance. Also we review the call in by Cactus Jack who weighs in on the injury and promote an upcoming appearance with L&S Comix at their Magic The Gathering event.
Clips with Georgiann Makropolous talking about Bruno Sammartino's White House visit, and the reason it didn't go as planned. And we review the call in by former WFAN Wrestling Segment host - Rich Mancuso.
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Here is episode 100 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the original broadcast of show #254 of the radio show, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 30th, 1994.
Marsh and I cover this episode, and we give some updates on some recent happennings as well in the crazy world of Pro Wrestling, including the recent Ric Flair Promo on AEW, the return of CM Punk to the WWE, my attendance at the Nashville Monday Night Raw, and more.
Guests on the episode we review include ECW's Too Cold Scorpio and Paul Heyman (Paul E. Dangerously). Both guests take callers and we review the callers as well
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Here is episode 99 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering the original broadcast of show #253, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 23rd, 1994.
On this show Marsh and I review the final appearance ever by Bruno Sammartino on PWS. Bruno was always a revered special guest on the show and on this episode we dive deep into the relationship between John and Sammartino.
Also on the program, Dave Meltzer comes on to discuss, and reveal new details on the long term plan for Nature Boy Ric Flair, who on this day, will be taking on Hulk Hogan in a "retirement" match.
We review some of the callers as well.
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Here is episode 98 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering the original broadcast of show #252 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 16th, 1994.
On this show Marsh and I review Donny Laible reports on the Cauliflower Alley Reunion that was held in Springfield Massachusetts. We play audio of speeches that Pedro Morales and Gorilla Monsoon gave during the reunion.
Also on the program, we cover the appearance of Wade Keller, who wad a guest via telephone to discuss the latest stories from that week in wrestling, and weighs in on the upcoming Flair vs. Hogan retirement match.
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Here is episode 97 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original broadcast of show #250, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 2nd, 1994.
John and Marsh review includes his returns from a week off, deciding to go to Las Vegas to attend the Herb Abrams UWF's "Blackjack Brawl" and not have to deal with the crank callers from the week before. He also has his comments on the ECW show, which he also attended on October 1st.
Highlights include Cactus Jack via telephone with clips of him discussing his match at the UWF show, his leaving WCW, and his spending more time at ECW. A cool exchange with Cactus's son, toddler Dewey, adds some fun as well!
We review the cancellation of John's scheduled Weekend of Champions V.
Audio of Don Laible's news capsule, callers and more!
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Here is episode 96 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, which reviews show 249, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY from September 17th, 1994.
Marsh and John review a show truly starts the final chapter of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight run, with many crank callers which begins taking a toll on John Arezzi. It is also revealed that John's plans for a Weekend of Champions 5 is on very shaky ground as ECW books a show with many of the names John intended to use at his event on the same day Arezzi was planning the convention.
David from the Power Twins arrives and winds up staying on the entire show, which John is not too pleased about. Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer joins to go over all the wrestling happenings as well! And a call from Georgiann Makropolous defending John elicits a uncharacteristic comment from her!
Don Laible's news capsule, callers , promos, commercials and much more!
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Here is episode 95 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, which reviews show 248, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY from September 11th, 1994.
Ron Skoler of the International Wrestling Council/AAA Lucha Libre promotion joins us on the podcast to review his appearance from 29 years ago! A kinder and gentler Ron hears himself from all those years ago, but still has strong opinions of what was going at that time!
Marsh and I review the entire show with Skoler on this jam packed episode!
Lots of controversial comments by Ron on the wrestling business, as he gets ready for the WCW/AAA pay per view "When Worlds Collide". Plenty of callers discuss the topic with Skoler and Arezzi.
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Here is episode 94 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast.
Marsh and John review the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on September 4th, 1994.
The backlash from the ECW Screwjob of the NWA continues and Paul Heyman, Dennis Carolluzzo, and ECW title holder Shane Douglas all appear on the original radio broadcast. A very historic and controversial show!
Don Laible's news capsule, callers, promos, commercials and much more!
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Here is episode 93 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. On this episode Marsh and John review the original PWS show which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on August 28th, 1994. It marks the return of the PWS to the airwaves after a 9 month absence.
We focus on the return of the show, and its main topic - the ECW screwjob of the NWA which took place on August 27th 1994. We review the callers from all over the tri state era. Guests appearances from this episode which we review are Shane Douglas and The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer.
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Here is episode 92 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering John's final two shows at 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon NY.
Two shows are reviewed here - including the November 6th program and the final show on November 27th, 1993.
John and Marsh do a deep dive on the reasons John decides to leave the airwaves.
Donny Laible also makes a surprise appearance and tells a horrific story on why he left wrestling!
The last Weekend of Champions convention is covered, as well as the the Sid Vicious / Arn Anderson scissors incident, which happened that week - with Sid stabbing Arn at a hotel. We discuss the reasons John decides to take a break from the radio show due to continuing financial issues, and hopes that his IWAS wrestling promotion would take off, along with his ongoing involvement with the IWC and AAA Lucha Libre organizations. Ironically we discuss the big news of the federal indictment of Vince McMahon.
Host - John Arezzi
Producer and Creative Director - Marsh
Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway
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Here is episode 91 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the September 25th, 1993 shows, which originally aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY.
Marsh and John open up the show after a 2 week absence and catch everyone up on latest developments and upcoming shows.
We then review the September 25th 1993 show, which features guest Steve Beverly discussing what could be the worst WCW PPV ever - the 1993 War Games.
Host - John Arezzi
Producer and Creative Director - Marsh
Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway
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