Best John Layfields Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 200: John “Bradshaw” Layfield 1:13:42

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8d ago1:13:42

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He’s the Wrestling God. He’s a WWE Hall of Famer. He was the longest-reigning world champion in SmackDown history. And this week, John “Bradshaw” Layfield is the special guest for the 200th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian R. Solomon! Listen in as Brian and JBL talk wrestling history, including the Von Erichs, Memphis, New York and more! J…

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The Late Night Grin #193: AEW Worlds End Grinalong 4:08:09

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The lads close out the flagship's 2025 with a very special PPV Grinalong, reacting LIVE to AEW Worlds End. Join them for Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander, the Continental Classic finals and much, much more!

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Episode 201: From the Archives – Hulk Hogan 1:21:36

15h ago1:21:36

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“I wanted to become the Babe Ruth of the WWF. I wanted to go down as the guy that was responsible for the foundation of what we’ve laid out.” As a Christmas gift to listeners, Brian R. Solomon has dug into his audio archives for this 2002 interview with Hulk Hogan. Recorded at Hogan’s home in Clearwater, Florida, shortly after Hogan’s historic matc…

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BONUS EDITION: Special Guest - Noah's Ark Historian Andrew Jones 1:17:56

6d ago1:17:56

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On this BONUS EDITION of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Noah’s Ark expert, historian, author, and archaeologist Andrew Jones joins the show. Andrew takes our Hall of Famers on a fascinating journey through his research, discoveries, and firsthand evidence, sharing why he believes he knows exactly where Noah’s Ark rests today. It’s a captivating …

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LNG Gold: Town Hall Meeting 12/21 1:29:23

4d ago1:29:23

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The lads go LIVE for a very special Town Hall Meeting, making some major announcements re: LNG’s 2026 plans!

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Full Sail Behind - NXT's December 2015 with Rob Naylor 2:48:54

5d ago2:48:54

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In a very special FREE edition of Full Sail Behind, Joe is joined by the great Rob Naylor for a look at NXT's December 2015. Along the way, the build to NXT TakeOver: London, from Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe to Enzo & Cass vs. The Revival. In addition, they cover Sami Zayn's in-ring return, closing a memorable night at Wembley Arena!…

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The Late Night Grin #192: Revealing the LNG 50 2:30:48

6d ago2:30:48

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The lads go LIVE for a very special Thursday edition of the flagship, revealing the 2025 LNG 50. Join Adonis, Buster, Joe, Kaden & Novi as they count down from #50 to #1, as we find out the Grinner Circle's favorite wrestlers of 2025!

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The Welch Legacy Pt. 5 with Tony Richards 2:14:55

10d ago2:14:55

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys continue their special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional…

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Grin Grappler: The Sandman - Holidays with Hak 2:19:33

9d ago2:19:33

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The lads add another Grappler to the Grin archives, taking a look at The Sandman's journey from hardcore icon to...well, hardcore icon! 00:00:00 - The Big Men Are Back 00:07:55 - Our Sandman Fandom 00:20:48 - The Sandman's Cameo 00:29:59 - The Sandman vs. Cactus Jack - Falls Count Anywhere (1/31/95) 00:38:39 - The Sandman vs. Sabu - Stairway to Hel…

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Grapscast Grinalong 12/14 1:38:26

10d ago1:38:26

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The lads hit play on some pro wrestling, as Joe & Novi join Adonis & Buster for a five-match Grinalong!

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The Late Night Grin #191: John Cena's Greatest Hits 2:40:16

12d ago2:40:16

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The lads go LIVE for the final Friday flagship of 2025, counting down our very unofficial list of John Cena's top 15 matches!00:00:00 - The Big Men Are Back 00:15:27 - Randy Orton - Iron Man (Bragging Rights) 00:25:13 - Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania) 00:33:45 - Kevin Owens (Elimination Chamber) 00:42:17 - Cody Rhodes - Street Fight (SummerSlam) 00:5…

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The Welch Legacy Pt 4 with Tony Richards 2:15:14

17d ago2:15:14

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys continue their special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional…

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Episode 199: Kurt Nielsen 1:12:56

15d ago1:12:56

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #199 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes Kurt Nielsen, author of the new book, Howdy Neighbor! Stan “Plowboy” Frazier and His Appetite for Life. Stan Frazier, aka Uncle Elmer, is truly one of those endearing wrestling characters that doesn’t quite get their due. This …

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The Late Night Grin #190: Friday Night Graps II 4:13:28

19d ago4:13:28

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The lads unite for some LIVE pro wrestling, as Buster, Joe, Kaden, Novi & a returning Dukes react to ROH Final Battle as well as some WWE Friday Night SmackDown & TNA Final Resolution!

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The Welch Legacy Pt, 3 with Tony Richards 1:53:16

24d ago1:53:16

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys continue their special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional…

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Episode 198: John LaRocca 1:15:46

22d ago1:15:46

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #198 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes longtime promoter/booker and Fight Game podcaster John LaRocca to the show. It’s a deep discussion of wrestling psychology, and how it has changed over the generations right up to the present. If you’ve got frustrations with mo…

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The Late Night Grin #189: Brand Supremacy 2:19:23

28d ago2:19:23

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The lads celebrate Survivor Series season with some chaotic fantasy booking, putting together wrestling history's most enticing battles for brand supremacy!00:00:00 - SmackDown Grinalong 00:35:46 - 2018 Elite vs. WWE 00:48:25 - 1989 NWA vs. WWF 00:58:36 - 1994 AJPW vs. NJPW 01:01:53 - 1996 WCW vs. WWF 01:14:50 - 2022 AEW/NJPW vs. WWE 01:08:08 - 202…

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The Welch Legacy Pt. 2 with Tony Richards 2:17:32

1M ago2:17:32

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys continue their special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional…

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Episode 197: Lizzy Flanagan 1:24:55

1M ago1:24:55

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #197 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author and historian Lizzy Flanagan to the show. Join Lizzy and Brian for a discussion of early 20th century wrestling history, the history of wrestling in Philadelphia, Lizzy’s obsession with the Von Erichs, her upcoming biogr…

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Grin Grappler: John "Bradshaw" Layfield 3:05:07

1M ago3:05:07

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The lads add another Grappler to the Grin archives, taking a look at JBL's journey from tag team bruiser to SmackDown's lead heel! 00:00:00 - The Big Men Are Back 00:06:09 - Our John "Bradshaw" Layfield Fandom 00:22:24 - Justin Bradshaw & Zebekiah vs. Freddie Joe Floyd & Savio Vega (8/17/96) 00:40:02 - Justin Bradshaw & Barry Windham vs. Bobby Dunc…

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The Hulbert House Show: ALL ELITE 1:15:50

1M ago1:15:50

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Joe goes LIVE for a triumphant, FREE edition of The Hulbert House Show, reacting to an eventful AEW Full Gear PPV!

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BONUS Episode: Shroud Of Turin, historian Dr. Gilbert Lavoie 1:01:56

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome special guest Dr. Gilbert Lavoie! Widely regarded as the foremost expert on the Shroud of Turin, Dr. Lavoie joins the guys to break down his extensive research, discoveries, and the scientific and historical insights behind one of the most fa…

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The Welch Legacy Pt. 1 with Tony Richards 1:47:36

1M ago1:47:36

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys to kick off a special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional …

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AEW Full Gear Grinalong 5:29:12

1M ago5:29:12

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The lads go LIVE for another AEW PPV extravaganza, reacting to Kris Statlander vs. Mercedes Mone, Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe and much, much more!

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The Late Night Grin #188: Guess the Grin 1:52:28

1M ago1:52:28

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The lads are LIVE for a special Thursday edition of The Flagship, as Bob, Oracle & Shoot battle Buster, Kaden & Novi in a game of LNG trivia!

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Episode 196: Ian Douglass 1:23:06

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #196 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author Ian Douglass to the show! Ian is the writer of such books as A Decided Novelty and Bahamian Rhapsody, plus the biographies of Steve Keirn, Dan Severn, Bugsy McGraw, Brian Blair and Hornswoggle, and more. It’s a discussio…

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Grapscast Grinalong 11/17 1:34:20

1M ago1:34:20

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The lads hit play on some pro wrestling, as Novi joins Buster, Khalid, & Adonis for a five-match Grinalong! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dWAJnVTn9dquvYj9Qi1sfv53IWzoAte&si=RDMLY3IpYCYcySjo

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The Late Night Grin #187: Eddie Guerrero's Greatest Hits 2:25:53

1M ago2:25:53

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The lads go LIVE to celebrate the career of Eddie Guerrero, counting down our very unofficial list of his top 15 matches!00:00:00 - The Big Men Are Back 00:09:35 - Memories of November 13th, 2005 00:20:34 - Dean Malenko (ECW Enter Sandman 5/13/95) 00:28:04 - Rey Mysterio (WWE WrestleMania 21 4/3/05) 00:32:50 - Kurt Angle (WWE SmackDown 4/14/05) 00:…

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Special Guest - Author Bobby Matthews 1:29:57

2M ago1:29:57

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome author Bobby Matthews to the show! Bobby dives into his writing career, his storytelling inspirations, and the unique connection his work has to the world of professional wrestling. It’s an insightful and entertaining conversation you won’t w…

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Episode 195: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 5 – Pat O’Connor 1:05:46

1M ago1:05:46

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #195 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part five of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Herb Simmons. NWA champ from 1959 into 1961, Pat O’Connor took the title out of its Dick Hutton doldrums, and was the bridge between the golden age of the ’50s and the more tumultuous 1…

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LNG Gold: NJPW Power Struggle 2013 Grinalong 2:52:22

2M ago2:52:22

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Ibou joins the lads for a trip back to November 2013, hitting play on NJPW Power Struggle!

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LNG Gold: The Hulbert House Show - Independent Wrestling 1:17:03

2M ago1:17:03

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Joe goes LIVE for an early Hulbert House Show, talking about the current indie wrestling conversation and answering some questions!

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LNG Gold: AEW Collision 11/8 Grinalong 2:21:58

2M ago2:21:58

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The lads go LIVE for another edition of AEW Collision, reacting to Jon Moxley vs. Roderick Strong plus much, much more!

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The Late Night Grin #186: Actual Wrestling Talk III 2:30:58

2M ago2:30:58

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The lads unite for some more Actual Wrestling Talk, reviewing seven recent matches as well as a classic on its 10th birthday! 00:00:00 - The Big Men Are Back 00:12:35 - Hirooki Goto vs. Konosuke Takeshita (NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi ~ Final Homecoming 11/2) 00:30:21 - Mercedes Mone vs. Persephone (CMLL Viernes Espectacular 10/17) 00:45:37 - Go Shiozaki…

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LNG Gold: Full Sail Behind - NXT's November 2015 1:24:40

2M ago1:24:40

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In the latest edition of Full Sail Behind, Joe is joined by Adonis for a look at NXT's November 2015. Along the way, they Samoa Joe's heel turn, The Revival's first tag team title win and of course, Bayley vs. Eva Marie!

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Special Guest - Princess Victoria 1:56:57

2M ago1:56:57

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcome former Women’s World Champion and wrestling legend Princess Victoria! Victoria opens up about her trailblazing career, sharing unforgettable stories from her time in the ring and on the road that will keep you on the edge of your s…

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Episode 194: Scott Keith 1:13:26

2M ago1:13:26

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We go in the internet wrestling wayback machine this week for episode 194 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with special guest Scott Keith! If “RSPW”, “Usenet”, “Wrestleline” or “Smark Retro Rants” mean anything to you, then this is the episode for you. Brian and Scott take a deep dive into early internet wrestling culture, and how much the internet wrestlin…

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Grin Grappler: Yokozuna 3:00:42

2M ago3:00:42

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The lads add another Grappler to the Grin archives, taking a look at Yokozuna's journey from touring heavyweight to WWF kingpin! 00:00:00 - The Big Men Are Back 00:07:01 - Our Yokozuna Fandom 00:19:31 - Great Kokina & Big Van Vader vs. Masa Saito & Shinya Hashimoto (1/31/1990) 00:32:30 - Great Kokina, El Canek & Fatu vs. Enrique Vera, Mil Mascaras …

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LNG Gold: The Hulbert House Show - The Curious Case of Jey Uso 1:07:39

2M ago1:07:39

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Joe goes LIVE to talk about professional wrestling, answering questions and discussing Jey Uso's 2025.

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LNG Gold: AEW Collision 11/1 Grinalong 3:02:09

2M ago3:02:09

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The lads watch another AEW Collision, with Joe going LIVE an hour early for some Saturday Night's Main Event!

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The Late Night Grin #185: Happy Halloween 2:03:34

2M ago2:03:34

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The lads celebrate Halloween by watching some spooky pro wrestling! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLLv2cAusuBSA9536W23e3Ji_Ud_JO7O3&si=tiXCQUkntHpCsFFn

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LNG Gold: Unconfirmed #1 - The Core Four 2:11:32

2M ago2:11:32

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Confirmed Shoot Enterprises presents Unconfirmed, launching the new monthly special with a reunion of LNG's Core Four!

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Special Guest - Leilani Kai 1:33:39

2M ago1:33:39

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcome multi-time Women’s World Champion Leilani Kai! Leilani opens up about her incredible career, from breaking into the business to traveling the world as one of the true trailblazers in women’s wrestling. She shares unforgettable stor…

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LNG Gold: Weekend Catchup 10/29 1:39:45

2M ago1:39:45

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The lads catch up on the weekend's work from three WWE favorites, from Dominik Mysterio in AAA to IYO SKY in Marigold. In addition, they check out Jacy Jayne vs. Tatum Paxley!

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Episode 193: Joel Gertner 1:18:47

2M ago1:18:47

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Well, well, well… It’s time for Episode #193 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian’s guest is none other than the quintessential studmuffin himself, Joel Gertner. Brian and Joel get into their shared background as wrestling fans growing up in Brooklyn in the ’80s and ’90s. Lots of talk about the New York wrestling scene in…