By John Arezzi
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A historic episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from 1989. Mick Foley makes his very first appearance on Pro Wrestling Spotlight as Cactus Jack Manson! Broadway Sonny Blaze introduced Mick to me 35 years ago, and this marks the first of his dozens of appearances on the show! Don Laible does the news capsule, lots of callers, commercials and much more!
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh
Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires
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We go far back into the archives to bring you the original 1050 WEVD AM in New York City Broadcast of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from September 12th, 1992.
Special guest is Cactus Jack. We discuss the end of The Wrestling Insiders, announce a new agreement with Long Island radio station (and original home of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight 1440 AM WNYG. There are callers, Donny Laible's news capsule and more.
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh
Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires
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A special episode of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind!
We go far back into the archives to bring you the official live radio remote broadcast from the historic 1991 WEEKEND OF CHAMPIONS Convention!
You'll hear Donny Laible, Bruce Jacobs and John Arezzi bring on a star studded lineup of legends and stars about the largest fan gathering of its time LIVE from the convention! Fabulous Moolah, Ox Baker, Jim Cornette, Rockin Robin, Bruno Sammartino, and Cactus Jack, along with fans attending from all over the USA! An amazing look back from 33 years ago!
This original broadcast aired live on August 25th, 1991!
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh
Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires
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Welcome to episode 7 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #5 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on May 14th, 1989.
We review the radio show from 35 years ago that featured The Power Twins who are back again in-studio, this time taunting Indy wrestlers Bialo The Giant and Crazy Don Rock who they will be wrestling in an upcoming battle royal promoted by the youngest promoter in wrestling at that time, Mitch Seinfeld. Paul E. Dangerously and Kevin Sullivan are also interview guests on that show.
Mitch is the special guest on this show, and joins Marsh and John, telling his stories about that time, his life in wrestling with AFA and SIKA, Ted Petty, and shares his memories of Kevin Sullivan.
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh
Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires
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On this special episode of Pro Wrestling Spotlight rewind we pay tribute to our friend Kevin Sullivan who passed away the morning of August 9th. Don Laible and I remember our friend of 50 years with memories of the Taskmaster, the man who was so influential on both of our careers in wrestling.
Marsh plays clips from my history with Kevin, including audio from the past and recent times.
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh
Special Guest - Don Laible
Patreon Executive Producers - Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires
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Welcome to the patreon early video release of episode 5 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #5 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on May 7th, 1989.
The Power Twins are in-studio while the NWA Wrestle War 1989 pay-per-view takes place! Also, classic audio with Captain Lou Albano, The Iron Sheik, Mike Rotundo, George Napolitano and more!
The debut phone call with Joey from Babylon "The Dean of Wrestling" Plus the phone callers start to revolt against The Power Twins, they don't care and then they "shoot" on The Unpredictable Johnny Rodz!
Live NWA reports from the listeners, Unmerciful taunting of a studio guest Marty Pereira and much more!
Jam packed with lots of historic firsts and lots of laughs!
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh
Patreon Executive Producer Joseph Holloway
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Welcome to episode 4 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #4 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on April 30th, 1989.
The 4th show on WNYG in 1989 features the very first on air appearances by both Gary Michael Cappetta (who is the in studio guest) and Al "Broadway Sonny Blaze" Schaefer, who later became co-host of the show. Both Gary and Al review the show with us.
NOTE: As was the case in the history of PWS - technical difficulties play a part in some parts of the show from 35 years ago, and it is the case for parts of this episode of PWS Review. Gary had a very bad internet connection - and for some reason didn't hear or respond to many of the questions in the conversation. Marsh did the best he could editing it - but Gary leaves abruptly and we go right into the segment with Broadway Sonny Blaze
This episode also includes the first appearances by Larry Zbyszko and Johnny Valiant, in addition to the first commercials from L&S Comix. David from the Power Twins is in the studio and John and David celebrate their victory that took place in Amityville High School the previous Friday in John's "managerial debut".
And a suprise appearance by Sol Horenstein at the end of the show
Lots to digest here on this show
There are classic phone calls & commercials as well!
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh
Patreon Executive Producer Joseph Holloway
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Welcome to episode 3 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #3 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on April 23rd, 1989.
The 3rd show on WNYG in 1989 featured part two of the Bruno Sammartino interview, which had to be re-recorded as his first version was considered too inflammatory towards Vince McMahon and the WWF. Marsh and I discuss it in length and tall about the uncensored interview which is available for Patrons. It is attached here - and I reposted it as well. You can also search for it in the search bar. This episode also features the first call in by Paul E. Dangerously! We discuss his ongoing feud with Jim Cornette. Plus - in studio The Power Twins, promoter Mark Tender and the still unknown "Cobra"! Hilarity in the studio. Plus a racy commercial with John, Bruce Jacobs and John's sister "Angela".
There are classic phone calls & commercials as well!
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh
Patreon Executive Producer Joseph Holloway
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Welcome to episode 2 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #2 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on April 16th, 1989.
April 16th 1989 featured part one of the first appearance of Bruno Sammartino on WNYG. It also was highlighted by the very first appearance by the "world famous" POWER TWINS - the identical twins that caused havoc on the show each time they appeared. Marsh and I welcome to this episode David of the twin tandem, once with John Arezzi making his pitch to manage them on an upcoming Mark Tender Indy show in Amityville NY. We start off the show with Dave Meltzer, who's appearance was cut short in the debut show. This is the first available recording of Meltzer on the show. Arezzi also interviews Michael "PS" Hayes.
There are classic phone calls & commercials.
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh
Patreon Executive Producer Joseph Holloway
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Welcome to episode 1 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review the debut show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY.
Marsh and I bring on the first engineer of PWS, Rob Leonard to share stories of those first shows and his time with WNYG. Plus you'll hear highlights from that show, with Jimmy Hart, the debut of "independent reporter" Don Laible.
There are classic phone calls & commercials. Plus Ricky Steamboat and ex NFL player Brian Donahue.
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh
Patreon Executive Producer 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:
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